WEEK OF SUN, AUG. 23

ARIES Mar. 21 – Apr. 20

Aries, your mind is racing a mile a minute. Although it may be challenging, you have to find a way to slow down and focus on one thing for the time being.

TAURUS Apr. 21 – May 21

Taurus, put some thought into your longterm financial goals. Planning now will help you realize your goals down the road. Don’t put off a meeting with your advisor.

GEMINI May 22 – Jun. 21

Gemini, you will get another crack at an opportunity that recently passed you by. Just be patient and prepare for the chance that awaits you in the near future.

CANCER Jun. 22 – Jul. 22

You need to find ways to relax, Cancer. Schedule time to unwind, whether it is dancing, listening to music or practicing yoga. Make the most of your elevated energy levels.

LEO Jul 23 – Aug 23

Leo, you have a lot on your plate at the moment, so shelve some immediate plans you had. Right now you don’t have the time to devote to them.

VIRGO Aug 24 – Sept 22

Virgo, continue to work hard and rewards will come to you in the professional arena. Your hard work has not gone unnoticed, and soon this will be made clear to you.

LIBRA Sept. 23 – Oct. 23

Libra, you are anxious to announce plans for a new chapter in your life. But you might want to table

your enthusiasm for the time being until these plans are confirmed.

SCORPIO Oct. 24 – Nov. 22

Your ideas carry a lot of weight at your job and within your circle of friends, Scorpio. This week you may be called on to come up with a few new thoughts on getting things done.

SAGITTARIUS Nov. 23 – Dec. 21

Sagittarius, understand that others do not necessarily have your thick skin. Consider your words carefully before delivering some constructive criticism to a friend or loved one.

CAPRICORN Dec. 22 – Jan. 20

Capricorn, your attention to detail can make your projects take much longer than others’, but that’s what separates you from the pack. If it’s worth doing, it is worth doing right.

AQUARIUS Jan. 21 – Feb. 18

Words come easily to you this week, Aquarius. It may be worth your while to negotiate a raise or debate an issue that has been bothering you lately. Your point of view will be heard.

PISCES Feb. 19 – Mar. 20

Pisces, you may know how someone close to you is feeling even before they confide in you. Your intuition is on fire this week.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

Aug. 23 – Kobe Bryant, athlete, 37; Aug. 24 – Rupert Grint, actor, 27; Aug. 25 – Blake Lively, actress, 28; Aug. 26 – Chris Pine, actor, 35; Aug. 27 – Aaron Paul, actor, 36; Aug. 28 – Jack Black, actor/singer, 46; Aug. 29 – Lia Michele, actress, 29.